How to pay for Netflix subscription in Kenya.

Netflix Payment Options

Currently, the streaming site only allows payment via a credit/debit card and PayPal. This may not be convenient with a huge number of people who rely on M-PESA to carry out their day-to-day transactions. However, you can pay for your Netflix account using the following hack.

How to pay for Netflix

There is only one payment option that works for Netflix in Kenya – credit or debit cards. Generally, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express is acceptable. Therefore, people using PayPal can make payment stress-free via M-Pesa because it contains a Visa logo.

1. Create a PayPal account if you do not have one already: Setting up a PayPal account can be done in less than two minutes. On your search box, search for the official PayPal website to sign up for free. Ensure the account bears the same name as that of your M-Pesa account for easy verification.

2. Link the PayPal account to your M-Pesa: Go to PayPal Money Service to link the account. You do not have to worry if the account is liked already. Follow the process as outlined on the website.

3. Make a deposit into your PayPal account: Go to your M-Pesa and deposit money into the PayPal account using Pay Bill Number 800088. Use your M-Pesa number as your account number. Ensure the amount you deposit is equivalent to your preferred package.

4. Sign in to your Netflix account to update your account information: Log in to your account to set a payment plan. Fill in the credit option form fields with the correct information as it appears on your card. Details needed here, precisely, are your first and last name, card number, expiration date, and security code (CVV).

Now proceed to the “Account” then “Update payment info” and choose PayPal. Enter your email address then press “Next” for more directions and finally click “Agree & Continue” to complete the Netflix payment update process.

1. Payment accepted: Once the email is set, funds from your PayPal account will be automatically deducted from your account. The amount to be deducted will depend on your viewership plan. Overall, making Netflix payment online is as simple as explained here.

Netflix’s viewership and subscriptions have been on a steady rise in Africa in the past few years. Moreover, the increasing availability of fast and cheap internet is allowing the platform to grow on the continent. Hopefully, in the coming years, Netflix will be able to provide the direct M-PESA mode of payment. With its success in the country and across the world, many multinationals have added M-PESA as a means of payment.